Spring Program 2012
Begins February 27 th, 2012
Meets Monday and Wednesday evenings
6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet the following minimum requirements for enrollment:
1. Be 18 years of age or older
2. Have a High School diploma or equivalent
3. Conduct herself/himself in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork; and without any
criminal history record
4. Have the will and ability to benefit from the program and fulfill physical and
written requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The student must meet the following Academic and Financial requirements in order to qualify for a diploma and certification:
Academic Requirements
The student must meet the following requirements in order to qualify for a diploma and certification:
- Score 80% or better on all tests and quizzes, and complete all assignments, submitting a hard copy
of all assignments by the due dates to the Director of Administration.
- Keep a log of all Student Clinic, Classroom, Student Outreach and Volunteer hours attended
and worked.
- Submit all admissions paperwork (High School Diploma, Enrollment Application, Enrollment
Contract) to the Director of Administration in order to qualify for participation in Student Clinic.
- Take all tests on the designated dates. Students may retake tests until they are satisfied with their
grades.
- It is the responsibility of a student who misses a test to arrange a time to take the test at a time
that is acceptable to staff.
- If absent from class, it is the student's responsibility to contact instructors to obtain information.
If a student misses more than two class days, they will be subject to a tutoring fee of $30.00
per hour.
Financial Requirements
Submit all financial payments (tuition, fines, supplies, etc.) on the designated date per your
agreement to the Director of Administration. There is a charge of $25.00 for returned
checks and for late payments (5 days post payments), an additional $25.00 per week
late fee thereafter.
TUITION
As of January 1, 2011, tuition for the 500-hour Therapeutic Massage Program is $5,500.00.
Discounted tuition payment 3-6 months prior to orientation is $5,000.00.
Discounted tuition payment 1-3 months prior to orientation is $5,250.00.
PAYMENT PLANS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Payment Plan
Non-refundable registration fee $ 100.00
Initial payment (not including $100.00 registration fee) $2,500.00
Then, 8 payments of 322.22, with a final payment of 322.24, beginning on the 1st day of Month 1, then due on the first day of each month.
Month 1-8 $322.22
Month 9 $322.24
TOTAL $5,500.00
Scholarships
Because we wish to remain a small, quality, independent vocational school, we have refrained from involving ourselves with Federal Financial Aid. Instead, we offer the above payment plans as well as various scholarship opportunities. Please contact Jo Wohlfeld, the director, for more information at aihhealingarts_yahoo.com.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Text books $150.00- $300.00
Sheets (per set) $8.00 - $ 30.00
Massage table (purchase not necessary for class) $200.00 - $800.00
Massage cream $15.00 - $40.00 (for Clinic)
Uniform (Scrub Tops and appropriate bottoms) $20.00 - $50.00
Anatomy and Physiology
130 Hours
Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structures and functions of our body systems. We feel it is important to understand how each of these systems work individually, but more importantly, how they work together as an inclusive whole. Our approach to A&P incorporates hands-on and visual learning techniques with clay models, demonstrations and drawing, as well as verbal and written study.
Massage and Bodywork Theory and Application
250 Hours
(Ethics and Professionalism: 10 hours, Pathology: 40 hours)
Within this category, there are many different areas of study. We will cover each of the following:
- Foundations of Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping
- Indications and Contraindications for Massage
- Hygiene, Sanitation and Safety
- Professionalism and Legal Issues
- Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care Plan
- Business Marketing
- Serving Special Populations
- Body mechanics
- Pathology
Students will be introduced to each of the following bodywork modalities and applications:
- Swedish -Trigger Point
- Corporate Chair - Myofascial
- Pre-natal - Sports/Applied Kinesiology
- Reflexology - Thai
- Polarity - Tuina
- Cranio-Sacral
Each of these areas of practice are introduced by professionals in the community
who are trained and practicing these techniques.
Hands-On Supervised Training
Students are required to complete a certain number of hours in our student clinic. Initially, students will work on friends and family in our professional space. After the first practical exam, students begin to work on clients from the community. There is always a supervisor present to answer questions and observe techniques. In this way, students learn and experience how to work with clients in a safe and professional manner as well as allow students to practice the techniques introduced in class.
The clinic schedule allows each student to sign up for times that accommodate their work and personal time.
Attendance
Students must be present for at least 90% of designated class time in order to be eligible for certification. If necessary, students may make up time by attending another session or with a personal tutor provided by the school and paid for by the student.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
AIH operates under the policy that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored at this institution based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, or handicap.
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL POLICY
A student may voluntarily withdraw from the AIH certification program by submitting a "Withdraw From School" letter to the School Administrator. A Tuition Refund/Payment Analysis will be prepared by the School Administrator in accordance with 570 IAC 1-8-6.5 Uniform Refund Policy of the Commission on Proprietary Education.
GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL
The following behavior warrants student dismissal:
- Failure to comply with the terms of the student contract regarding -
academic/performance probation
- Attendance problems (see "Academic Policies and Procedure")
- Cheating on any tests or during testing situations
- Unprofessional behavior (see "Academic Policies and Procedure")
- Use of alcohol or other drugs on School premises
- Inappropriate sexual behavior, suggestion, or innuendo
- Physical violence and/or threat thereof
- Failure to comply with the terms of the Tuition Payment Schedule
GROUNDS FOR CONTRACT CANCELLATION
Associates of Integrative Health grounds for cancellation of a student's contract are as follows:
By mutual agreement or
For misconduct by a student as described in "Standards of Misconduct" in the student catalog
STATE OF INDIANA REFUND POLICY
The State of Indiana outlines a percentage of payment that can be refunded based on the percentage of the program attended. For specifications, contact us, and we will be happy to provide you with a written copy of the full policy.
HISTORY AND OUR FACILITY
In starting AIH, our first area of focus was to develop a solid, well-rounded affordable 500 hour massage therapy program. We have added several additional classes and workshops to provide students with a variety of specific personal and professional technique development. These offerings allow our students to accumulate additional training and certifications on site.
Our building is on the near east side of Bloomington in the Insights Optical building. 417 S. Clarizz Blvd. AIH has three main classrooms, which works well for larger groups and workshops, our kitchen and smaller rooms are used both as private session rooms. We are very close to the I.U. Campus, walking distance from the Bloomingfoods East store and the College Mall. Bloomington's downtown square is appoximately 2 miles west. Feel free to email the director, Jo, at aihhealingarts_yahoo.com.
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She is Nationally certified with a NCBTMB certification
and licensed by the Nursing Board of VA as a
practicing Massage Therapist.
Her clinical focus is in the area of Myofascial and
Cranio-sacral with children and adolescents.
It is a priority for myself and all of our staff that students of AIH not only receive the information they need to become a professional massage therapist in the health care field but that they look forward to their days in class.
Autumn is a Bloomington native and graduated AIH in late March of 2008. She works as a clinic supervisor at the school, and when needed, assists with teaching. Autumn is starting a practice of her own.
Reflexology
In the fall of 1996, Jane discovered Reflexology, a natural system of relaxation. After completing Reflexology studies in the spring of 1999 at the Laura Norman & Associates Reflexology Center and simultaneously receiving National certification from the American Reflexology Certification Board, Jane moved to Bloomington, Indiana and started a private practice. Today, she continues her private practice and gives lectures to educate the public about this wonderful, healing art. In the spring of 2000, she was elected to the board of the Reflexology Association of America, a national association. She has served as Director, Recording Secretary, and Editor of the association newsletter, "Reflexology Across America".
Post-Trauma
Sharrel has been working in the healing arts for thirty years. She has worked and trained in many modalities, including color therapy, energy work, dance therapy and breathwork. Her private practice offers Intuitive Energy Assessments and she specializes in post-trauma work.
Trigger Point
Joseph began studying human anatomy and various healing methods in the 1970's. He is now a Certified Massage Therapist and Applied Psychopysiologist. He has come to specialize in trigger point therapy, although he does offer other types of work in his private practice.
Paulina Makowska is a certified Stott Pilates
instructor and Dance Movement Therapist with
an MA and experience in pedagogy. Her work
focuses considerable energy on body awareness
and holistic development. Moving from Poland
to Bloomington, Indiana in 2007, Paulina is currently working at a local studio as Massage Therapist and Pilates instructor. She is also a graduate student of AIH.
“"I want AIH students to discover that the power of good massage lies in their ability to be free but grounded in their own movements of body and mind, and not only in proper body mechanics or massage techniques."
Morgan was a student in the first graduating class of
Associates of Integrative Health. She was such an
outstanding student that she was asked to stay on as a
staff member.
She is trained in swedish massage, polarity, reflexology,
applied kinesiology and geriatric massage. She currently has a full time private practice and works as a teaching assistant at AIH part time.
Jenn Will, NCTMB, RYT 200
The healing power of yoga and dance sparked
interest in other forms of bodywork, and Jenn
completed the Integrated program at the Atlanta
School of Massage in 2002. She took her first
Thai massage course there and was hooked. She
has spent several months in Thailand, studying with master teachers there, and has completed a 390-hour Certified Advanced Practitioner Training course from ITM in Chiang Mai. She continues to travel and study healing arts from around the world. When at home, she has a full-time massage practice and teaches private yoga sessions in Bloomington. She also teaches several Thai massage workshops per year in Bloomington & beyond.
CLINIC & OUTREACH
In addition to training high quality professional massage practitioners, AIH is dedicated to the expansion of the community's understanding of massage and its benefits. To achieve this goal, AIH established the AIH Clinic and a community outreach program.
AIH Clinic
Clients of the AIH Clinic can expect a professional environment and a relaxing experience. Each 1-hour massage is given by an AIH student therapist and costs only $30.00. Clinic provides students the opportunity to work in a professional setting and perfect their ever growing skills. In addition to the "student clinic", AIH also houses several professional practitioners in the areas of massage therapy, naturopathy, reflexology, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
Currently, the AIH Clinic is operating Monday - Saturday. Times vary according to student availability, but we can usually find a time to match any schedule. To schedule an appointment, call (812) 330-0053. Everyone is welcome.
AIH Outreach/ Community Programs
Associates of Integrative Health is very proud to have established countless working partnerships for the massage therapy program with Indiana University, Bloomingfoods Market & Deli, People's University, and Bloomington Parks and Recreation. We also enjoy participating in local festivals and fundraisers. These events and partnerships benefit our community and give the students diverse experiences as massage
therapists.
During the summer of 2011, students will have the opportunity to travel and attend events held at AIH's Appalachian Center. The center is located in the Northwest corner of North Carolina and is a delightful retreat from the Indiana summer heat.
Workshops
Yoga
Meets every Sunday at AIH from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Developed from The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success written by Dr. Deepak Chopra, this style of yoga encourages union of mind, body ans spirit through a practice of asana, breath, vibration and stillness. It is an inclusive style, accessible to everyone. Flexibility, strength and balance are encouraged throughout the practice. Each class focuses on one of the 7 laws or principals, moving practitioners toward success and evolution. Classes are led by Martha Sattinger ans anyone interested please call AIH at 330-0053.
You do need to be a certified massasge therapist to practice in Indiana. For the most up-to-date information you can log on to www.in.gov, and type "massage therapy" into the search engine. AIH provides the accredited certification in accordance with the state of Indiana.
Our program runs approximately 8- 10 months (32 sessions).
We believe in quality not quantity. The minimum class size is 6 and the maximum is 14.
A question to ask yourself - people do not just come knocking on your door! Our program provides many facets of appropriate marketing measures as well as an afternoon with a panel of local professionals in order to help you begin exploring ways to build a clientele. The students can expect to earn $ 25.00 - $40.00 an hour for the first few years. As you develop additional training and experience your hourly fees may increase.
AIH has recently created a graduate clinic, this clinic is offered by inviation to our graduates allowing them to work as soon as their studies are completed.
We have based our program on the requirements of the National Certification Board.
